To all my wonderful friends, fans and supporters

By now some of you have read about it in the O Magazine, some of you have heard it via the grapevine, some of you have always suspected it and then there are others who are still in the dark and have absolutely no idea what I am talking about!

For those who don’t know, it was never my intention to keep you in the dark and I would hate for you to find out from another source as I truly value each one of you, so you are going to hear it directly from the horse’s mouth!

This message is to officially announce my engagement. The reason that it has been kept under wraps until now is because the announcement was due to be made in the June issue of O Magazine, which is now on the shelves, so you can check that out for the whole story and some pics.

I met my fiancé, Angela, just over a year ago, in Jhb. In fact, it was one of my reason’s for relocating! The things you do for love! I realise this may come as a bit of a shock to some of you but I think, and hope, it’s better to hear it straight from me.

I’m sure you will acknowledge that it’s not an easy thing to tell people and I know I will receive mixed reactions, but that is something that can’t be helped. I like to believe that you will stand behind me and support me. We are very lucky to have the support of most of our family and friends. It makes everything so much easier for us. I know that many people are not as lucky as we are in that regard.

I have always believed in the importance of living your life honestly and with integrity. There are so many people who spend their whole lives searching for their own truth. After many years of struggling with myself, I am finally able to say I've found it, and that is all thanks to a wonderful, supportive partner. I am very proud of who we are and what we have and I know, through all of this, we will continue to grow and learn.

As always, I continue to live the music. I still march to my own beat and probably always will. The music will keep coming, so keep watching this space for details and information. For me, that IS what it's all about. I thank you all for your continued support.

I’ll end with a quote from one of my own songs, which happens to be all about me and my inner struggle with the need to always be true to myself.

“Blue, always it was you, old familiar friend, you hide your face amidst the empty smiles so well. But I recognise your eyes, ancient now, but wiser than the first time that we met”

Much love
Melanie